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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think a lot of running depends on natural ability. I am watching a 9th grader on our HS team- who has never run before- qualify for states in every event they are entered into. She is fast and talented and it seems to be effortless.

A 6 minute mile is good. I think interval training can help make runners faster- so doing sprints during the runs and then returning to normal speed. Also weight lifting. [/quote]

This is bull, XC and distance race has minimal to do with natural ability. There is that aspect but also the aspect of putting in the mileage and staying healthy. I coached a guy from a 5:03 to a 4:15 mile in 2 years because he put in the mileage... He went from 10-15 miles per week up to 50 miles per week by the time he was a senior.

I would tell you it is too early to know her development, without information like her weekly mileage is currently and what is the max when she is training. If her coach does not believe in mileage then she would have to get them by herself but if doubling up on workout for the day it gets tricky.   
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Hate to break it to you, but he has a lot of natural talent. Nobody runs 415 simply by trying hard or having a qualified coach and doing the right training. Underlying genetics are required too. [/quote]

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